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Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker
Waffle iron/griddle
- Inexpensive
- Makes four standard waffles at a time
- Can double as a flat griddle
- Doesn't make Belgian waffles
- Exterior gets hot
- Some durability complaints
- Nonstick interior still sticks
Reviews say the Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker is the best budget choice for making standard American-style waffles (which are thinner than Belgian waffles). The Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker produces four 4.5-inch, square waffles at a time, making it a good choice for families. You can also remove the waffle grids to expose flat plates that can be used as a griddle for eggs, pancakes and grilled sandwiches. User reviews are extremely positive, but there are some durability complaints, and some say the Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker's exterior becomes dangerously hot. Additionally, the nonstick interior isn't very effective, some owners report. If you want Belgian waffles, reviews point to the VillaWare V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler (*Est. $45) as the best budget choice.
Professional reviews of waffle makers are hard to find, but Cook's Illustrated magazine conducts thorough testing that includes the Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker. We also found about 350 owner reviews at Amazon.com and about two dozen at Epinions.com. They indicate high satisfaction overall. There are some complaints worth noting, but realize that you'll find complaints about defective models and surface wear when researching just about any waffle maker.
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Our Sources
1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
The Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker is one of the eight standard waffle irons evaluated in hands-on tests by Cook's Illustrated editors. Waffle irons are evaluated mainly on waffle quality, as well as on ease of use and cleanup.
Review: Waffle Irons, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, March 2004
2. Amazon.com
More than 350 owner reviews give the Black & Decker Grill and Waffle Baker a high average score, with about 20 percent scoring it fewer than four out of five stars. Most negative reviews regard the exterior becoming too hot and the nonstick surface wearing off quickly.
Review: Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Epinions.com
About two dozen owner reviews give the Black & Decker Grill and Waffle Baker a good average score, with about 20 percent scoring it fewer than four out of five stars. Most negative reviews regard the exterior becoming too hot.
Review: Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Maker, Contributors to Epinions.com
